Colts' QB Daniel Jones' Injury, Backup Riley Leonard

0:00On April 21st, the Indianapolis Colts are heading into the 2026 NFL season with a big question at quarterback where Daniel Jones tore. His right Achilles tendon in week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, right after dealing with a fractured fibula in his other leg, they still locked him up with a 2-year 88-million dollar deal after his solid 1-year run here, betting on him as the starter moving, forward. General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Stuykin gave up beat updates during pre-draft pressers, saying Jones is throwing, moving well, and hitting rehab milestones every day from 8-3 at the facility, though they're letting his body set the pace toward week 1. Jones has battled injuries throughout his 7 NFL years, missing full seasons three times, but last year under Stuykin he bounced back strong with. Career highs and completion percentage at 68%. After rating at 100.2, over 3,000 passing yards, 19, touchdowns, and 5 rushing scores.

1:02With Anthony Richardson on the trade block after stepping away, second year guy Riley Leonard steps up as back up, getting key reps that could see him. Start week 1, if Jones hits any snags, building that young arm for whatever comes next in in these QB shuffle.